The overall objective of the study is to quantify the true prognostic value and cost-effectiveness of routine follow-up visits in patients who receive an approved pacemaker of any type for the first time.
Specific objectives : * To determine the incidence of complications occurring in the first year after implantation of a pacemaker. * To determine the quality of life at one year after pacemaker implantation in comparison with the quality of life before implantation. * To determine which baseline (patient and pacemaker related) characteristics measured during implantation are prognostic predictors for the occurrence of complications and quality of life after one year. * To determine which characteristics measured during follow-up visits truly have added predictive value, and to what extent. * To determine to what extent responsibilities for pacemaker check-up can be safely delegated to non-cardiologists (e.g. pacemaker technicians or manufacturers' delegates).
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
1,526
Julius Center for Primary Care and Health Sciences, University Medical Center Utrecht
Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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